Z6vs Now Gen 3
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Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
Who should buy what
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 (2018) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £120 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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